Groupon Watch: Breaking Rules with E-mail

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The possible delay of Groupon’s IPO may come down to the fact that Andrew Mason expressed views in written form, rather than an oral message, which violates SEC rules. Would the ideology of Groupon – and Mason’s quirky personality - fare better with an office in Silicon Valley? Maybe. And although some speculate that group-buying is slowing due to the exit of Facebook and Yelp, it may be just beginning. Read more: